IPAF 3b Operator (Mobile Boom) Course in Wakefield, West Yorkshire(Classroom)

IPAF 3b Operator Training (Mobile Boom)

This course covers the IPAF 3b category: boom lifts and other mobile booms, including cherry pickers and articulated/telescopic booms. Delivered at Pulse Hire's IPAF training centre in Wakefield, it provides the knowledge and practical experience to operate boom lifts safely, efficiently and in compliance with industry standards.

Course Location

This course runs at Pulse Hire's training centre: Unit 1 Benton Office Park, Bennett Ave, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5RA, conveniently located near the M1 and M62. On-site training at your own workplace is also available – get in touch to discuss.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for new operators looking to gain their first boom lift qualification, experienced operators seeking to refresh their skills or update their certification, and employers needing to ensure their staff meet health and safety compliance standards for boom lifts and cherry pickers.

Course Content

The course covers the IPAF 3b category, including:

• Equipment Checks: conducting detailed pre-use inspections to ensure the boom lift is ready for safe operation.
• Practical Operation Skills: mastering the controls and safe handling techniques for boom lifts in various settings.
• Risk Management: understanding potential hazards unique to boom lift operation and strategies to minimise risks.

Course Duration

This is a 1-day course at the Wakefield training centre.

Assessment

Candidates complete a theory test and a practical operating assessment on a boom lift.

Certification

Successful candidates receive the IPAF Powered Access Licence (PAL) card covering the 3b category. The PAL card is valid for 5 years.

Why Take This Course

This course is ideal if you only need to operate boom lifts and cherry pickers and don't require the scissor lift (3a) category. Training is delivered by qualified instructors at a dedicated powered access training centre.

Book Your Course

Dates for this course are coming soon. Please contact us to register your interest, or to discuss on-site training at your premises. If you need both scissor lift and boom lift categories, our combined IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator course runs most weekdays.

FAQ

Related Courses

• Pulse Hire Training Courses
• IPAF Dual 3a & 3b Operator Training
• IPAF 3a Operator Training (Mobile Scissor)

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Pulse Hire is an IPAF-accredited training provider based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with training centres in Wakefield and Leicester. Specialising in powered access training, Pulse Hire delivers accredited IPAF courses covering scissor lift (3a) and boom lift (3b) operation, helping operators and employers across the powered access industry meet safety and compliance standards. Courses combine hands-on practical training with theory covering pre-use inspections, safe operating techniques, hazard awareness and emergency procedures, delivered at their dedicated training centres or on-site at your workplace.

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